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Glaucophane and Realgar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.153.56
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Realgar physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Glaucophane and Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.